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Old soldiers sought for reunion
THE hunt is on throughout Worcestershire and Here-fordshire to find former members of the Royal Berkshire Regiment, who will be invited to attend a grand regimental reunion later this year. The event is being held at Reading Brock Barracks on Saturday
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Save us from this four-lane racetrack
CALLS for safety measures to protect motorists turning on to the busy A449 Worcester to Malvern road from Bastonford and Colletts Green have been renewed by Powick residents and the parish council. Rod MacKichan, of Sparrowhall Lane, said there were more
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Doctor is all set for adventure on Everest
A DOCTOR is gearing up to tackle the ultimate climbing challenge - a 29,000ft ascent of Mount Everest. Locum GP Dr Jonathan Salter, who lives in Knightwick, near Martley, leaves for the ten-week adventure at the beginning of April. The 47-year-old will
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Our dream cruise was a nightmare
A DREAM holiday turned sour for a Worcester couple when an island-hopping cruise from Fort Lauderdale in Florida to Rio de Janeiro turned into a non-stop journey on the high seas. Back home this week after the £3,000 holiday aboard Cunard's famous liner
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3/2/06 - Clean sheet may be worth something in a tight division
UPTON made their game in hand pay and leap-frogged Evesham to go top of the table after this win. UPTON 10 pts,REDDITCH 0 Redditch's powerful forwards had been key to narrow league and cup wins over Upton this season but the home side had been buoyed
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Tunnel vision - Villagers look to buy historic wartime site to halt controversial scheme
Share scheme to preserve tunnels ANGRY protesters are considering buying the historic Drakelow Tunnels to scupper a controversial scheme to convert them into a training centre for the unemployed. About 130 Wolverley residents attended a highly charged
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6/2/06 - Wolves howl with delight
JOSH Cooprider praised his players' work ethic after Worcester Wolves lifted the first piece of major silverware in their brief history. Wolves, who were formed just six years ago, beat City of Sheffield Arrows 97-82 at the Coventry Skydome yesterday
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There was a flash of colour ... and the day didn't seem so grim
WHATEVER the weather, it's nearly always worth making the effort to get outdoors, especially in relatively unspoilt parts of the county. Walking this particular route on a dismal January morning, our attention was caught by a flash of iridescent blue
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The success story goes on for Wolves
SIX years of hard work to develop Worcester Wolves into the side they are today were gloriously rewarded at Coventry's Skydome yesterday when they lifted the National Trophy. Josh Cooprider's men led from start to finish as they overpowered City of Sheffield
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Knights seen off by Andy
WORCESTER Wolves held onto the English Basketball League Division One top spot with Saturday's comfortable 107-77 victory over Nottingham Knights. Andy Harper was again on form for Wolves at the University of Worcester with 26 points and Valdas Urbonavicius
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Danks is causing a City storm
ANDY Preece praised in-form Mark Danks following the striker's fourth goal in four games against Lancaster City on Saturday. Danks scored for the third successive match when giving City a first-half lead in the 2-0 Nationwide North win at St George's
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Danks ignites charge up table
THE only way is up for Worcester City if the Danks-effect continues to take hold. Strike sensation Mark Danks scored for the third successive match, teasing and tormenting a normally stingy Lancaster City to motor Andy Preece's side up the table. For
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Yates hails defence as Harriers hold firm
MARK Yates hailed his 'outstanding' defence as Kidderminster Harriers earned a valuable point at promotion-chasers Halifax Town. It may not have been the most entertaining of games at Town's Shay Stadium, but boss Yates was delighted to come away from
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Wolves 97 Arrows 82
Sunday, February 5, 2006 SIX years of hard work to develop Worcester Wolves into the side they are today were gloriously rewarded at Coventry's Skydome yesterday when they lifted the National Trophy. Josh Cooprider's men led from start to finish as they
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3/2/06 - Clinical win after tribute to Betty
Saturday's win to extend Colwall's lead at the top of Severn division one. COLWALL WHC 3, CIRENCESTER 0 The teams held a minute's silence before the match in honour of Betty Curtis, the former Colwall player, and the team wore black arm bands for the
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3/2/06 - Twin victories at championship
CHASE pupil Caroline Walker has won the Worcestershire U17 badminton title after championships held at Droitwich High School. Caroline, a previous winner of the U15s title, made it a twin success at the event by taking the honours in the doubles, with
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3/2/06 - Goal blitz is reward for ambition
A STUNNING fightback saw Malvern Ladies hockey team clinch victory with three goals in the last ten minutes. MALVERN LADIES 3, EVESHAM LADIES 2 A stylish Evesham team forced Malvern to defend bravely in the first-half and they were unlucky to only be
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3/2/06 - Second victory as pairs dig deep
MATHON, Cradley and Storridge Tennis Club's men's B team recorded their second win of the winter league, 3-1 over Ludlow Castle on Sunday. The first pair of Tony Dalley and Chris Brandon-White made a good start with a 6-1, 6-3 win over the Ludlow second
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3/2/06 - Double win means three's a crowd
HOCKEY players from the Downs School in Colwall have made it a triple success after the Herefordshire County Hockey Championships in Leominster at the weekend. Both the U11s and U13s boys' teams competed in the event and both made it to the finals. The
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3/2/06 - Back to form
HANLEY Swan indoor rower Anna Bailey made a successful return to action after injury and met one of the truly great Olympians. Anna was part of the contingent from the Old Wrecks club taking part in the English Indoor Rowing Championships at the Manchester
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3/2/06 - Fixtures ...
SATURDAY FOOTBALL HARVEY WORLD TRAVEL MIDLAND FOOTBALL ALLIANCE Stourbridge v Malvern Town WEST MIDLANDS LEAGUE Premier Division Cup round one: Market Drayton Town v Ledbury Town (2.45). Premier Division: Bromyard Town v Pelsall Villa (2.45). Division
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Seven Days
lYEARS ago, my mother worked at a retirement home in Bedfordshire. She befriended a couple called the Ward-Hunts and occasionally went on holiday with them. A few days ago, I was amazed to see a full-page obituary in The Times to Wing Commander Peter
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3/2/06 - New milestone for youth set-up
MALVERN RFC's strength in youth rugby has been underlined by the inclusion of four players in the North Midlands RFU U-17s squad. Mike Chandler (prop), Sam Jones (scrum-half), Sam McCoy (centre/wing) and David Wood (back row forward) will join the development
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Let's hear about your living legend
SIR - As patron of Help the Aged Living Legends awards ceremony, I am delighted to support such a worthwhile awards scheme and I urge readers from the West Midlands to put forward nominations to name their very own living legend. Help the Aged Living
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3/2/06 - England calls for talented young player
MALVERN College's talented lacrosse player Katie Sloane has been selected to play for England at the National Cup Competition in Prague. This summer's event will be an excellent opportunity to impress ahead of the Lacrosse World Cup in 2007. Katie, 16
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My nominations for county's icons
SIR - I read with interest your suggestions for 'icons of Worcestershire'. I think that there are two more important aspects of Worcestershire that should not be overlooked. Worcestershire, in particular the north of the county, was at the forefront of
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Carriageway work a retrograde step
SIR - I am writing with regard to the recent article that stated that the southbound carriageway was going to be reduced to a single lane. This must be a retrograde step, and would ask the authorities to look at other ways , for example, reducing the
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3/2/06 - Crucial points grabbed
MALVERN secured vital league points by overwhelming their visitors, who had been comprehensive winners of the reverse fixture in the autumn. MALVERN 33PTS, NEWBOLD 10PTS On the back foot early on, Malvern conceded a try on six minutes, after a catch-and-drive
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Extend the deadline for farm grants
THE Government could improve the relationship between farmers and their bank managers by a simple adjustment of the Single Payment system, according to a business consultant. "Defra could relieve the huge pressure on farmers caused by the delay in issuing
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28/11/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Burton Albion 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0; Hereford United 0 Exeter City 2. FA Trophy Third qualifying round: Redditch United 1 Barrow 1; Worcester City 1 Kendal Town 0. Southern League Premier Division: Evesham United
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31/10/05 - Weekend results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER FA VASE First round: Bromyard Town 0 Chasetown 1; Wellington 0 Alvechurch 1; Westfields 1 Bridgnorth Town 0. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Kidderminster Harriers 1 Hereford United 1. NATIONWIDE NORTH Worcester City 1 Barrow 0; Hyde United 1 Redditch
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24/10/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER FA CUP Fourth qualifying round: Accrington Stanley 1 Worcester City 1; Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Morecambe 2; Hereford United 0 Alfreton Town 0; Southport 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0. NATIONWIDE NORTH Redditch United 3 Workington 6. SOUTHERN
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17/10/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Aldershot Town 1 Kidderminster Harriers 0; Hereford United 2 Burton Albion 0. NATIONWIDE NORTH Stafford Rangers 3 Redditch United 0; Worcester City 0 Northwich Victoria 1. FA TROPHY First qualifying round: Bromsgrove
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28/3/05 - Weekend county results
SATURDAY COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Darlington 0 Kidderminster Harriers 2. NATIONWIDE NORTH Redditch United 2 Kettering Town 3. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Division One West: Bromsgrove Rovers 0 Sutton Coldfield 0; Evesham United 3 Stourport Swifts 0. TRAVEL FACTORY ALLIANCE
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29/11/04 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Kidderminster Harriers 0 Northampton Town 2. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Hereford United 2 Tamworth 1. FA TROPHY Round two: Lancaster City 1 Bromsgrove Rovers 0; Wakefield-Emley 0 Redditch United 1; Worcester City 2 Prescot
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3/2/06 - Big win as 'Angels' are flying
MALVERN Angels put a frustrating month of scratched fixtures and no games behind them to comprehensively win a tie where they once would have been underdogs. BERRY HILL 5PTS, MALVERN ANGELS 37PTS Berry Hill were unable to field a full 15, so Angels pared
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6/2/06 - Danks is causing a City storm
ANDY Preece praised in-form Mark Danks following the striker's fourth goal in four games against Lancaster City on Saturday. Danks scored for the third successive match when giving City a first-half lead in the 2-0 Nationwide North win at St George's
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3/2/06 - Keeping pace with progress
WITH promotion a real possibility, Malvern Town Football Club is looking to raise extra finance for ground improvements. The club is appealing for more sponsorship in order to finance changes necessary to meet entry requirements to the Southern League
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£6m for care homes
WORCESTER law firm Thomas Guise Solicitors has recently carried off a multi million pound deal. It has completed the sale of Midlands-based Care Home Group, Sister Dora, a chain of care homes in north Worcestershire that has almost 140 residents, to an
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New boss is wheeled in by Titan
THE appropriately named John Wheelwright has joined the senior management team of Titan Europe, the steel wheel giants based at Cookley, near Kidderminster. Mr Wheelwright will also become very familiar with the world's airports. For as director of business
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Hotel puts £600,000 in to build 10 rooms
ONE of Worcestershire's most picturesque hotels is undergoing more than half-a-million pounds of redevelopment work. Dormy House Hotel at Broadway is a leading member of the Conference Worcestershire group - which aims to attract business tourism to the
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Join fact-finding mission to Romania
SMALL and medium-sized businesses in the West Midlands are being invited to take advantage of an exciting opportunity to reach the rapidly expanding market of Romania as it prepares to join the EU in January 2007. The International Trade Team at Business
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I was caught up in fake adverts scam
A BUSINESSWOMAN from Evesham is warning people running small firms about the dangers of dealing with cold-calling charities claiming to sell advertising. The woman, who works from home and does not want to be named, has forked out thousands of pounds
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3/2/06 - Sweet revenge
REVENGE was sweet for Rangers, 4-1 losers in the corresponding fixture in November. MALVERN RANGERS 3, CRESSWELL WANDERERS 1 The signs were not good in the first-half with the visitors dominating. Rangers did have the ball in the net on 17 minutes but
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3/2/06 - County cup progress
CROSS Keys and Morgan Aero 8 represented the league in the fourth round of the Worcestershire Sunday Minor Cup and both beat Kidderminster League sides to book quarter-final places. Keys secured a comfortable 8-0 victory with goals from Paul Edwards,
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8/12/05 - All the county soccer fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hallow WMC v Powick (K Ruff); Martley Spurs v Lamb & Flag (J Wynne); Pershore Manor Rovers v Welland Athletic (R Fisher); Tolladine Sports v Hanley Swan (P Roberts). Division One: Inkberrow
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17/11/05 - Weekend soccer fixtures around county
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hallow WMC v Pershore Manor Rovers (B Nyatanga); Martley Spurs v Powick (N Jeynes); Tolladine Sports v Lamb & Flag (K Ruff); Welland Athletic v Hanley Swan (W Cowell). Division One: Bromsgrove
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3/2/06 - Not disgraced
RANGERS exited the Smedley Crooke Cup on a poor pitch at the home of Alvechurch. BARNT GREEN SPARTAK 2, MALVERN RANGERS 1 Barnt Green are second in the Midland Combination Premier Division but Rangers went ahead just after break. Neil Bond played the
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10/11/05 - Weekend soccer fixtures around county
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hallow WMC v Lamb & Flag (P Harding); Martley Spurs v Welland Athletic (P Roberts); Powick v Tolladine Sports (M Stephens); Pershore Manor Rovers v Hanley Swan (C Husband). Division One: Bromsgrove
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3/11/05 - Weekend sports fixtures around county
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hanley Swan v Pershore Manor Rovers (M Stephens); Welland Athletic v Hallow WMC (P Daffin). Division One: Bromsgrove Corinthians v VBL Sports (N Jeynes); Pershore Manor Res v Goodrest Sports (R
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Two months to save Kays
TRADE unions have been given two months to come up with a plan to save the jobs of 700 workers in Worcester and many more elsewhere. Employees at the former Kays catalogue firm in St John's have been told they have won yet another reprieve while the unions
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3/2/06 - Junior Soccer Scene ...
Malvern Town Wanderers U13s 1, Newtown Sports Juniors U13s 2 Juniors' early chances went begging but Wanderers scored with their first meaningful attack of the match. Hughes' fierce half-volley from inside the area was enough to divide the teams, who
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10/3/05 - Weekend soccer fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Goodrest Sports v Pershore Manor Rvrs (S Albutt); Martley Spurs v Lamb & Flag (T Phillips); Tolladine Sports v All Blacks (C Husband). Division One: Fernhill Heath Spurs v Kempsey (K Ruff);
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Card that says thanks for act of kindness in Holland 60 years ago
A WAR veteran who gave starving Dutch villagers his rations has received a thank you card, more than 60 years on. John Boulton, known as 'Jack' during the war, and his friend Bill Bark were passing through Venlo, Holland as they helped liberate Europe
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24/2/05 - Weekend county football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Pershore Manor Rvrs v Perrywoods (P Daffin); Goodrest Sports v All Blacks (T Phillips); Tolladine Sports v Martley Spurs (A White); Welland Athletic v lamb & Flag (R Fisher). Division One: Hanley
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7/5/04 - Weekend county football fixtures
TOMORROW WORCESTER AND DISTRICT LEAGUE Phipps Cup final: Pershore Manor Rovers v Welland Athletic (at Worcester City FC, 2pm). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Wollescote Sports v Areley Kings. Division One: Cookley Celtic v Bewdley Rovers; George
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3/2/06 - Play deserved the points
Malvern's opponents could be top of the league if they won their games in hand so this was a tough test. ELLESMERE RANGERS 0, MALVERN TN RESERVES 0 The first-half was even but Malvern dominated the second period. On 48 minutes, Ollie Endacott chipped
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FORTEY
FORTEY Doris Brian and Family would like to thank Relatives, Friends and Neighbours for the cards and messages of sympathy received in their sad loss, all who attended the funeral, Reverend Sherry Bloomer for a lovely service, those who gave donations
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MARKS
MARKS Patricia Pat Loving memories of a very dear wife, mum and granny, who died February 6th, 2001. Always in the thoughts of husband Bas Monty and Family. God bless. Published in paper 06/02/2006
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MORRIS
MORRIS Phyllis Loving memories of a dear mother and grandmother. Reunited with Dad and Ray. Just a thought away. Loved and remembered by her Sons, Daughters and Families. Published in paper 06/02/2006
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Malvern RFC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 season
MIDLANDS TWO (WEST) Saturday, February 11: Broadstreet v Malvern. Saturday, February 18: Malvern v Newport. Saturday, March 4: Kenilworth v Malvern. Saturday, March 11: Malvern v Camp Hill. Saturday, March 25: Leamington v Malvern. Saturday, April 8:
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Top award for a kids club leader
A COMMITTED student has won a prestigious award for running a Worcester children's club. Sophie Nixon, aged 20, has managed and chaired the Kids Club in Dines Green for two years. Her hard work has paid off, the children have benefited and she has been
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Now is the time to put up bird box
BLUE tits, robins and wagtails could soon be setting up home in your garden. The birds, as well as other species, will be on the search for new homes during spring. The Countryside Service is encouraging Worcester residents to help our feathered friends
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LIGHTING CANDLES TO REMEMBER 100 BRITONS KILLED IN IRAQ
A HUNDRED candles were lit during a vigil at the war memorial, outside Worcester Cathedral, to remember the 100 British soldiers killed in Iraq. The vigil was one of many held around the country organised by the Stop the War Coalition. Neil Lawrenson,
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I battled for pub - now I'm running it
A FIGHT to keep open an historic pub in Worcester caught the attention of many people, but none more so than city resident Matt Verman - who felt so strongly he took it over. Last year, the Worcester News reported how the group Campaign for Real Ale (
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Owners set for cinema's fresh start
THE new owners of the Northwick Cinema are hoping to welcome customers through the doors at the end of March for the first time in 10 years. Worcester businessman David Gray and business partner Amanda Hiseman are turning the dilapidated cinema on Ombersley
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Dancing lions out to spread new year's joy
EAST met West when dramatic dancing lions celebrated the Chinese New Year on the streets of Worcester yesterday. The traditional dancing lions, intended to spread joy and happiness at the start of the year, were accompanied by a dancing dragon, a kung
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Malvern Town FC - Fixtures/Results - 2005/6 Season
FIXTURES Harvey World Travel Midland Football Alliance Saturday, February 11, Malvern Town v Causeway United (3.00). West Midlands League Division One Saturday, February 11, (?) Malvern Town Reserves v Hinton (2.45). Saturday, February 18, Malvern Town
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Everything to play for in jobs fight
THERE are two ways of looking at the latest development in the Kays saga. On the one hand, cynics might say that management's placing of the ball in the union court is merely a delaying tactic, just a way of postponing the inevitable. Alternatively, others
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Kickboxing
KICKBOXING king Jonathan Weaver has been crowned "Fighter of the year" by his club after triumphing at the World United Martial Arts English Championships. The 15-year-old Stourport High School pupil, who is 13 stone, won five, came second in one and
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Wolves howl with delight
JOSH Cooprider praised his players' work ethic after Worcester Wolves lifted the first piece of major silverware in their brief history. Wolves, who were formed just six years ago, beat City of Sheffield Arrows 97-82 at the Coventry Skydome yesterday
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Gray day for Bulls in FA Trophy exit
HEREFORD are left with just the Nationwide Conference promotion race in their sights after bowing out of the FA Trophy in disappointing fashion at Edgar Street. After the Bulls' fine Conference win against Cambridge in mid-week, Bulls chief Graham Turner
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Chaddesley Corbett starts off season
THE local point-to-point season moves into full swing on Saturday when the Harkaway Club hold their fixture at Chaddesley Corbet with the first race from 11.30am. Lower Broadheath trainer Michael Hammond is approaching the season full of optimism, confirming
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Wolves 107 Knights 77
Saturday, February 4, 2006 WORCESTER Wolves held onto the English Basketball League Division One top spot with Saturday's comfortable 107-77 victory over Nottingham Knights. Andy Harper was again on form for Wolves at the University of Worcester with
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3/2/06 - Nomads book place in finals
THE finalists in the Peter Harrold Competition are now known, a win for Nomads over Manor Park Allsorts booking them a tie with Maulers in April. In league division three, Crackpots B are five points clear at the top of the table. Maulers and Nomads are
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2/3/06 - MGC quartet in fine form
TEAMS from around the country competed at the National Lacrosse Tournament hosted by Malvern Girls' College on Sunday. Hundreds of visitors watched matches between regional teams drawn from the East, North, South, West, Midlands and Wales. The Midlands
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Roll up for the grandest horse show in Britain
COUNTRY News equestrian fans have the opportunity to win four coveted tickets to this year's British Open Show Jumping Championships, which will be held in Sheffield's impressive Hallam FM Arena in April. The four-day event will provide an unrivalled
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3/2/06 - Records sent tumbling as 70 swimmers compete in championship
SEVENTY competitors took part in Ledbury Swimming Club's first championships event of the year on Sunday. Records fell in backstroke events, including William Park winning the 8/u race on his eighth birthday in a new best time. Other results included:
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Seven Days
lTHERE is a lot of pretentious, self-righteous twaddle talked about the behaviour of modern politicians. It seems that only those who have led a blameless, monastic existence can ever hope to be considered for high public office. Over the last few years
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Oh, for the money to live like a peasant
THE daughter of some friends of ours is living with a New Age traveller. True to type, he's very angry, opinionated - and also exceedingly rich. These children of fair Albion live in a caravan deep in some woods owned by his fabulously wealthy parents
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Soldier's tragic death leaves a weeping wound
THE tragic case of John Wall - the Worcestershire soldier shot at dawn by his own side during the First World War - is never far from these news columns. Like some awful weeping wound, this is a scar that refuses to heal. His relatives' relentless quest
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Halifax 0 Harriers 0
Saturday, February 4, 2006 MARK Yates hailed his 'outstanding' defence as Kidderminster Harriers earned a valuable point at promotion-chasers Halifax Town. It may not have been the most entertaining of games at Town's Shay Stadium, but boss Yates was
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The way to get recycling sacks
SIR - In reply to the letter from a person who was unable to get new recycling refuse sacks, I had exactly the same problem, even though I was sticking on those labels that request the new sacks. After contacting the council, I was told to write my house
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3/2/06 - Malvern scrap for fine victory
MALVERN RFC are out of the relegation places after taking the points at home to Newbold on Saturday. The team's excellent 33-10 win saw them leapfrog Leamington, who lost heavily at second-placed Kenilworth. Director of rugby David Robins said: "We weathered
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2/3/06 - Nine-man Town get crucial win
MALVERN Town put three straight defeats behind them and new signing Duncan Willetts got the winner on Tuesday night. MALVERN TOWN 1, OLDBURY UNITED 0 The good news was tempered by the possible loss of Darren Bullock to a 35-day suspension, after his first-half
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Blair is giving away our cash
SIR - Earlier this month it was reported that the Government predicted an NHS deficit of £620m. Perhaps the people on those long hospital waiting lists who have been told that their operations are so 'minor' will be comforted by the knowledge that Mr
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Wonderful staff kept her spirits up
SIR - My mother recently had a shoulder replacement at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. She was in Hazel 2 for four days. The staff were wonderful, nothing was too much trouble. They helped mum keep her spirits up and she thoroughly enjoyed her stay. Thank
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My mother enjoyed her stay at the Royal
SIR - I was recently admitted to Worcestershire Royal Hospital for surgery, which required a stay of some 12 days for recuperation. Before I was admitted, I must admit I had my concerns due to the large amount of negative coverage that the hospital has
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12/12/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER Nationwide Conference Accrington Stanley 2 Kidderminster Harriers 0; Hereford United 1 York City 0. Nationwide North Barrow 1 Redditch United 1; Worcester City 1 Worksop Town 1. Southern League Premier Division: Evesham United 0 Banbury
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Is this the end of tail docking for dogs?
FOR the owners of certain breeds of working dog, there could be a sting in the tail of the Animal Welfare Bill currently lurching its way through Parliament. The proposed legislation reaches its report stage on Wednesday, March 8, when rumour has it an
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26/9/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Gravesend & Northfleet 1 Kidderminster Harriers 2; Halifax Town 2 Hereford United 1. FA CUP Second qualifying round: Bromsgrove Rovers 3 Hinckley United 1; Malvern Town 1 Histon 4; Redditch United 1 Woodford United
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12/9/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Grays Athletic 2 Kidderminster Harriers 2; Stevenage Borough 0 Hereford United 0. NATIONWIDE NORTH Alfreton Town 2 Redditch United 1; Worcester City 0 Hucknall Town 1. FA CUP First qualifying round: Bromsgrove Rovers
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28/2/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Rochdale 1 Kidderminster Harriers 1. FA TROPHY FIFTH ROUND Eastwood Town 1 Hereford United 1. NATIONWIDE NORTH Redditch United 1 Nuneaton Borough 5. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Division One West: Clevedon Town 1 Bromsgrove Rovers
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21/2/05 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY SOCCER COCA-COLA LEAGUE TWO Shrewsbury Town 4 Kidderminster Harriers 2. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Hereford United 1 Canvey Island 0. NATIONWIDE NORTH Ashton United 2 Redditch United 3; Worcester City 1 Vauxhall Motors 0. SOUTHERN LEAGUE Division
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26/4/04 - Weekend county results round-up
SATURDAY NATIONWIDE LEAGUE Division Three: Kidderminster Harriers 0 Rochdale 1. NATIONWIDE CONFERENCE Hereford United 2 Chester City 1. DR MARTENS LEAGUE Premier Division: Grantham Town 4 Worcester City 3. Western Division: Mangotsfield Utd 4 Bromsgrove
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3/2/06 - Excellent work boosts confidence
MALVERN, bouyed by last week's big win and the return of five players, faced a side which provided the toughest test of the season in the away fixture. MALVERN 3rd XV 27pts, STOURBRIDGE 3rd XV 38pts The visitors won the toss and elected to take advantage
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3/2/06 - Vipers get real bite
A SHORTAGE of players led to Warley fielding a team with a number of U-13s and they made it count with an early converted try. WARLEY U12s 7PTS, MALVERN VIPERS 42PTS The Vipers were somewhat overawed by the size of their opponents. It took them time to
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Year of the Dog
Dancers wowed onlookers with their skills.
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City 2 Lancaster 0
Saturday, February 4, 2006 THE only way is up for Worcester City if the Danks-effect continues to take hold. Strike sensation Mark Danks scored for the third successive match, teasing and tormenting a normally stingy Lancaster City to motor Andy Preece's
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BUSINESS BRIEF
Bankrupts high THE number of people going bankrupt has hit a new high, Government figures showed. During the final three months of 2005, 20,461 people in England and Wales became insolvent, 15 per cent more than during the previous three months - which
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Big employers lined up
THE sixth Worcester News Jobs and Careers Fair promises to be bigger and better than before with more than 2,000 people expected at the Guild-hall on Thursday, March 9. There will be around 25 exhibitors ranging from manufacturers and recruitment agencies
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Business blossoms with store re-opening
A POPULAR florist shop in Worcester city centre has reopened with new owners. The Flower Co, in CrownGate Shopping Centre's Friary Walk, has been bought by husband and wife team Tony and Sue Mole, and re-opened as Solitaires 2. The couple already owns
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3/2/06 - Flurry of goals end brave fight
DIVISION one leaders Bell Inn 98 had to come from two goals behind before recording a comfortable 7-3 win over Fromes Hill Reserves. Andy Davies and Chris Holmes rocked the leaders but Lee Hooper and Pat Locke restored parity before a flurry of goals
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5/1/06 - Weekend county football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hanley Swan v Welland Athletic (C Husband); Lamb & Flag v Pershore Manor Rovers (B Nyatanga); Powick v Hallow WMC (J Wynne); Tolladine Sports v Martley Spurs (P Fowler). Division One: Inkberrow
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3/2/06 - Spot-kick hero
STAND-in keeper Dean Drinkwater was the man-of-the-match for Powick, saving a penalty to help his side to three points in a pulsating local derby on Saturday. POWICK 4, WELLAND 3 Powick fell behind to an early goal before a Gary Henderson through-ball
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13/10/05 - Weekend county football fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Hallow WMC v Tolladine Sports (N Canning); Powick v Hanley Swan (B Nyatanga); Lamb & Flag v Martley Spurs (C Husband); Welland Athletic v Pershore Manor (R Fisher). Division One: Goodrest
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3/2/06 - Sam Shail double secures points
TOWN were indebted to Jenny Griffiths' goal-line clearance as both teams started brightly but struggled to find a finish. BREDON LADIES 1, MALVERN TOWN LADIES 4 The first chance fell to Malvern, but Sam Shail was closed down by the keeper when through
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21/4/05 - Weekend county soccer fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Tolladine Sports v Lamb & Flag (M Stephens). Division One: Hanley Swan v West Malvern (P Tyler); Pershore Manor Res v Inkberrow 'A' Res (K Ruff). KIDDERMINSTER LEAGUE Premier Division: Cookley
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All the dogs now have a home - except George the blind Alsatian
UNWANTED pets that found themselves homeless over Christmas have been given a second chance, thanks to a successful Worcester News campaign. The Twelve Dogs Of Christmas appeal highlighted the plight of abandoned animals being cared for by Danemere Animal
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We've won the fight to stop mobile phone mast
RESIDENTS are delighted an O2 application to install a mobile phone mast has been rejected by council leaders - but are worried the firm will appeal. Council bosses decided to say no to proposals by O2 to install another phone mast on the Hylton Road
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17/2/05 - Weekend county soccer fixtures
SATURDAY WORCESTER & DISTRICT LEAGUE Premier Division: Goodrest Sports v Perrywood (C Husband); All Blacks v Welland Athletic (N Jeynes); Hallow v Lamb & Flag (B Gough); Tolladine Sports v Pershore Manor Rvrs (J Williams). Division One: Koinonia
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3/2/06 - Town in poor run
MALVERN slumped to a third successive defeat on Saturday, despite an improved performance. MALVERN TOWN 2, RACING CLUB WARWICK 3 Town fell behind when White went through unchallenged and fired past Humphries in goal. However, Malvern had started well
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MILLS
MILLS Amelia Winifred Millie Passed away at home on February 1st, 2006, aged 72 years. Much loved wife of Neville and a loving mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her Family. Funeral service at Worcester Crematorium on Friday, February
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CHAPMAN
CHAPMAN nee Chambers Julie To a dear daughter, very much loved and remembered every day. Always in our hearts. Love always. God bless Mum and Dad. xxx ------------ To a dear niece, Julie. Sadly missed. Auntie Bett. xxx Published in paper 06/02/2006
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EVANS
EVANS Sandra Treasured memories of my dear sister, who passed away four years today. Loved and remembered always. Sister Rose. xxx Published in paper 06/02/2006
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There was a flash of colour ... and the day didn't seem so grim
WHATEVER the weather, it's nearly always worth making the effort to get outdoors, especially in relatively unspoilt parts of the county. Walking this particular route on a dismal January morning, our attention was caught by a flash of iridescent blue
